The Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology is comprised of specialists dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients with cancer and blood disorders. Many of our faculty are affiliated with one or more research programs in the Knight Cancer Institute. The division is part of the Department of Medicine at Oregon Health and Science University, and all our faculty members have joint appointments in the Knight Cancer Institute and the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology.

The OHSU registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The triage nurse will work daily on telephone triage for the solid tumor and malignant hematology population. This position will require the ability to prioritize and assess the need of the patients over the phone and to utilize resources and knowledge of the cancer disease state to determine the best solution for the patient\u2019s current issue. This is a 0.50 position consisting of two 10-hour shifts with hours of operation from 7am-5:30pm.

Triage

1. Monitors and responds to triage calls on the triage line and in person if urgent needs arise

2. Talks directly to patients on the telephone and then directs them to ER\u2019s, Urgent care, or schedules patients to the Knight Cancer Institute provider or same day APP.

3. Determines urgency of seeing the patient based on brief assessment and on familiarity with a patient\u2019s condition and history

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